That Trippi Show
If you're looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what's going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show for you. Joe Trippi is a longtime Democratic campaign manager who ran the progressive Howard Dean presidential campaign in 2004 and the historic Doug Jones Senate campaign to defeat Roy Moore in 2017. He's seen it all and isn't bogged down by the viral tweets or hot takes du jour. He's looking past the headlines to answer the questions that matter: How do Democrats win key races moving forward? How do we convince voters to make Republicans pay for January 6th and its aftermath? What are we headed for in November? Don't just listen to the talking heads. Learn from an expert. Subscribe now to That Trippi Show. New episodes every Friday (at least!).
Latest episodes
Jun 6, 2025 • 39min
A hidden wave for 2026? With Trygve Olson
Is Elon Musk... really an ally? Why Trygve thinks the "Stalin Rule" applies here. How to avoid falling into the binary trap Trump has forced us into - and to win, we have to play the game we're in. Joe and Trygve think 2026's Senate map could get really interesting, including in some places Democrats might not be expecting to compete... and what really makes a wave? Why all of this chaos is good news for us, not them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2025 • 35min
Every day is Taco Tuesday with Trump!
It's TACO Time for Trump... and he hates it. Great. Why this one sticks and why it's a lesson for us moving ahead. What about Elon? Is he sticking around? Why we shouldn't dance on DOGE's grave yet. Why "Drain the Swamp" makes perfect sense, if you're Trump... and how do we talk about corruption in a way Americans can understand? And the path forward for Joe has never been clearer. Time to do the hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025 • 28min
"Call it the MAGA Murder Budget! Repeat repeat repeat!"
In light of the House passing the MAGA Murder Budget - Joe digs up some stats you have to hear to believe. Think America knows the truth about Medicaid cuts? Think again. Joe has a solution - but it's going to take a lot more than Democrats are doing right now. Americans generally like tax cuts... when they think it's for them. But when those cuts are framed as helping the rich? No-brainer. So let's get moving. And start repeating. Read the CBS news report tracking Trump spending here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-promised-cuts-spent-200-billion-more/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2025 • 32min
"A Big For Sale sign on America"
Joe and Alex discuss the new revelations about President Biden's decision to run - but what's the really scary thing looking forward no one is talking about? Plus - do Democrats have an age problem? What does Joe think the solution is? And yeah, we talk about the plane - and why $300m from a random previously-broke Chinese company is a MUCH bigger deal, leading Joe to coin a new nickname for Trump... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2025 • 34min
"It's us."
With another week of Trump chaos, Joe's just about had enough. Stop hoping for someone else to do the work we need to do. Stop hoping an election is going to change things or wishing national Democrats will magically fix everything and unite. The responsibility is on our shoulders. Joe explains how we, the people, can get it done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2025 • 38min
"12 million of us can shut his ass down"
How bad has Trump's first 100 days been? Don't ask the Canadian conservatives, either. New PRRI data shows that crucial parts of Trump's coalition aren't just eroding - they might already be gone. And why it's not just about "democracy being on the line" - what key question do 52% of Americans already agree on? Stick around to the end for some classic Trippi. He's cracked the code. What's the 3.5% rule? Joe's got an idea about how you and 12 million of your friends can make a huge difference. Why 12 million? You're going to love this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 • 37min
Winning time starts NOW. Don't wait. Don't hope. Go.
Another week on the Trump clown show train - but Joe points out there's a whole lot of intentional destruction happening, too. What's Joe's unexpected idea to cause chaos within MAGA? How can Democrats campaign on what the Trump regime has done so far? Don't run on the idea that we have to save the system! Is it time for Democrats to stop talking about Project 2025? And how do wave elections start? Are we in for another one in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 • 40min
"If you want to touch a nerve, you have to touch a nerve" with Anat Shenker-Osorio
Special guest Anat Shenker-Osorio joins Joe and Alex for one of our favorite shows to date. You won't want to miss the energy. What is the entire Democratic political ecosystem getting wrong? What's broken about "testing?" And how do we take the fight more directly to Trump - with what Anat calls "the only thing that truly fells an autocrat?" Plus: How do we avoid "process words" and unintentionally defending the status quo? How we can break through with the voters who really need to hear it?Follow Anat on Bluesky at @anatosaurus.bsky.social.Check out the "Freedom over Fascism" toolkit: https://bit.ly/FreedomOverFascism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 31min
Trump caved. The roller coaster continues. Now what?
Joe sums up the crazy tariff roller coaster in two words: Trump caved. So now what? Where do we go from here? When are his supporters going to start feeling the pain - and moving away from Trump? Joe thinks it might already be happening - but what do we need to do to make it a long-term win for the pro-democracy side? And do Democrats still have an oxygen problem? Why Cory Booker provided a roadmap to combat it. Plus, Joe and Alex answer more of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2025 • 25min
"The many over the money"
A big win for Democrats in Wisconsin - why Joe sees no sunshine for MAGA/Trump in these results. A refuse/resist movement is growing and it is growing everywhere. Looking ahead: How do we fight everywhere but stay efficient? Where should Democrats look to in 2026?How long of a leash does Elon have left?And yes, we have to talk about the economy. Where is the bottom with the economy? Trump's problems are growing by the minute.Why Joe thinks right now is not the time for "I told you so's." Now is the time to reach out and start conversations - not admonishments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
